All About Derivatives Second Edition
, by Durbin, MichaelNote: Supplemental materials are not guaranteed with Rental or Used book purchases.
- ISBN: 9780071743518 | 0071743510
- Cover: Paperback
- Copyright: 12/7/2010
New ways to profit in the post-credit-crisis market!Trading complex formulas and intricate theories for clear descriptions and real-world examples, the second edition ofAll About Derivativesintroduces you to the vast array of derivatives in today's market. It covers all aspects of derivative contracts, explains techniques for pricing and trading them, and shows how to use each to hedge risk or increase profits. You'll learn everything there is to know about: Contracts, including forwards, futures, swaps, options, and credit derivatives Key terms, such as volatility, arbitrage, and the Greeks Key mechanics, like storage, settlement, valuation, and payoff Pricing methods and mathematics for determining fair value Hedging strategies for different types of riskPlus, you get brand-new chapters on high-frequency trading and the role derivatives played in the 2008 credit crisis